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2880 BICENTENNIAL PKWY. SUITE 100-244 HENDERSON, NEVADA 89044 Phone 702.251.4441 . Fax 702.666-0427 Volume 13, Issue 8 PUBLISHER/EDITOR . Dan Roberts PRESIDENT . Ray Sarbacker POLITICAL EDITOR . Rana Goodman ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR . Evan Davis NIGHT LIFE EDITOR . Sam Wagmeister TRAVEL EDITOR . Stu Cooper TV HOST . Rich Natole GRAPHICS EDITOR . Michael Roberts ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE . Lou Lozitsky ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE . Debbie Landry ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE . Helen Britas PROJECT DIRECTOR . Bill Caserta Marty Allen Adrea Barrera Richard Black Yvonne Cloutier Dianne Davis CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS Chuck Dean Jan Fair Tiffany Fairfax Linda Gomez Ali Guggenheim Kathy Manney Kyo Mitchell Mary Richard Ken Richardson Crystal Sarbacker The Vegas Voice is mailed/delivered to all residents in: Anthem Country Club Country Club Senior Apts. Destinations Centers Horizon Pines Las Vegas Meadows Quail Estates Seven Hills www.thevegasvoice.net dan@thevegasvoice.net ray@thevegasvoice.net rana@thevegasvoice.net evan@thevegasvoice.net lou@thevegasvoice.net debbie@thevegasvoice.net The Vegas Voice is also distributed throughout the Vegas Valley; from North Las Vegas to Boulder City - including select local casinos, bookstores, coffee shops, and all libraries and community centers. What Do You Think? Do you agree with our columnists? Did anyone get you angry, make you think or simply put a smile on your face? Please tell us by forwarding your comments, thoughts or suggestions to Publisher Dan at: dan@thevegasvoice.net. And whatever you do, don’t forget our website. Read about the latest information about us grown-ups so you can keep up to date with everything going on. You can also hear our great radio interviews. Check out all our good stuff at: www.thevegasvoice.net. Pat Warren Beverly Washburn Devon Wickens Vicki Wentz James White Siena Solera @ Anthem Solera @ Stallion Mtn. Sun City Anthem Sun City Aliante Sun City MacDonald Ranch Sun City Summerlin 4 www.thevegasvoice.net
october <strong>16</strong> 5 Dan Roberts A Change in Position (and Heart) Roberts Rules “Maybe now you’ll quit laughing at me for attacking those windmills.” That was Rana’s sardonic response after an amazing meeting. I admit that (once again) my “Don(na) Quixote” was correct. For those following our now two-year reporting, exposing and reforming the Nevada guardianship scandal, what The Vegas Voice accomplished this time was remarkable. Of all our achievements, it is one of the most satisfying. This particular issue began last year when during our guardianship investigation, one private for-profit guardian’s name kept popping up. Her name was April Parks and we started writing about her. We called her the “poster child” as to why the Nevada guardianship laws needed to be changed. She was the perfect reason The Vegas Voice claimed that “having a private guardian appointed for a senior is like selecting a child molester to run a day care center.” We concluded that first column about Ms. Parks with a statement (which we still stand by): “that there surely will be a special place in hell for her when she appears before the “ultimate court.”’ It didn’t take long before Parks responded. “Our firm represents April Parks with regard to a series of defamatory statements about her made by you and your organization in your publications and at your seminars…” Private Guardian April Parks Her lawyer not only denied our accusations in his letter, but clearly implied that if we continued the investigation, Parks would not hesitate to expose the skeletons in my closet. He closed with the following: Your repeated negative comments are defamatory, hurtful and extremely harmful to Ms. Parks’ reputation and professional standing. Demand is hereby made that you cease and desist from any repetition of these accusations or any like them. Otherwise, litigation will be Ms. Parks only alternative. The letter was signed by her attorney, Bruce Woodbury. Yes, that Bruce Woodbury, the former County Commissioner. He wasn’t just any lawyer, but a legal and political heavyweight. It would be as understatement to claim that Rana, yours truly and everyone at The Vegas Voice spent time discussing his correspondence - and the possible repercussions. You better believe my Ladylove and I had numerous “pillow talk” conversations as to whether, or under what circumstances The Vegas Voice should go forward. But in the end, we knew we were right and unconditionally refused to back down and be intimidated. Fast forward 15 months and the events that have transpired. So last month, I sent: AN OPEN LETTER TO BRUCE WOODBURY Re: Your client – Private Guardian April Parks Dear Mr. Woodbury: “Any objective evaluation of her history in guardianship matters would lead to the conclusion that April Parks is an honest, capable and caring guardian for any person for whom she becomes responsible.” The above sentence was included in your letter to The Vegas Voice over one year ago. Do you still believe it? Subsequent to your correspondence, April Parks’ records and documents were seized after a search warrant raid and your client “quickly and quietly” left the state and filed for bankruptcy protection in Pennsylvania. Oh, and one more thing…the Guardianship Judge recently issued a bench warrant for her arrest due to failing to appear in court. While we understand that you can use that lawyer cliché - you were only “representing your client” perhaps, late at night and alone with your thoughts, you recognize and re- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LIMIT ONE DISCOUNT PER TABLE. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT CHECKOUT. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS. SINGLE DINERS: NOT APPLICABLE ON 1/2 ENTREES AND GETS UP TO $4 OFF. EXPIRES 10/31/20<strong>16</strong>. VOICE VISIT ONE OF OUR LOCATIONS: CONNECT WITH US: @TheEggWorks @EggWorksRestaurants /EggWorksFamilyRestaurants
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